WZAN
Radio station in Portland, Maine / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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WZAN (970 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station broadcasting a classic country radio format. Licensed to Portland, it is owned by Saga Communications. The studios and offices are on Western Avenue in South Portland, Maine.[1]
Quick Facts Broadcast area, Frequency ...
Broadcast area | Portland metropolitan area |
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Frequency | 970 kHz |
Branding | 101.5 - 970 The Outlaw |
Programming | |
Format | Classic country |
Ownership | |
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WBAE, WCLZ, WGAN, WMGX, WPOR, WVAE, WYNZ | |
History | |
First air date | July 13, 1925; 98 years ago (1925-07-13) (as WCSH) |
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Call sign meaning | similar to WGAN |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 58538 |
Class | B |
Power | 5,000 watts |
Transmitter coordinates | 43°36′19″N 70°19′18″W |
Translator(s) | 101.5 W268CS (Portland) |
Links | |
Website | theoutlawportland |
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WZAN operates with 5,000 watts. By day, the station uses a non-directional antenna but at night the signal is directional to protect other radio stations on AM 970. The transmitter is located off Ellwood Avenue in Scarborough, Maine.[2] WZAN's programming is also broadcast on FM translator W268CS at 101.5 MHz in Portland.